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T20 World Cup: Bumrah-led bowlers give India thumping win over Pakistan

Colombo: Ishan Kishan merged power with finesse for a fifty before Jasprit Bumrah destroyed Pakistans top-order with his malevolently talented right-arm, powering India to a T20 World Cup Super Eight berth, clinching a one-sided 61-run win here on Sunday. Kishans supersonic 77 (40b) on a tacky Premadasa pitch was worth its weight in gold, carrying Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 15 Feb 2026 10:32 pm

Board of Peace members have pledged $5 billion for Gaza: Trump

Mr. Trump said the Boards members would join him at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington on February 19, 2026

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 10:16 pm

Syria says has taken over another base from U.S. forces

The forces of the Syrian Arab Army have taken over the Al-Shadadi military base in the Hasakeh countryside following coordination with the American side, says Ministry statement

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 10:02 pm

Sweeting the world: Inside Banyumas' global coconut sugar ambition

The district of Banyumas in Indonesias Central Java Province is on track to become the worlds leading ...

Antara News 15 Feb 2026 8:42 pm

Prabowo sets economic negotiation priorities ahead of U.S. visit

President Prabowo Subianto summoned several economic ministers to his private residence in Hambalang, Bogor, on Sunday ...

Antara News 15 Feb 2026 7:40 pm

Indonesia prioritizes pregnant women, toddlers in free meal program

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) asked the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) to prioritize pregnant women, ...

Antara News 15 Feb 2026 6:57 pm

Indonesia takes emergency steps to save Mahakam dolphin

The declining population of the Mahakam dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris), which lives in the Mahakam River, East ...

Antara News 15 Feb 2026 4:41 pm

Vice President Gibran inspects Semarang-Demak toll, targets 2027 link

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka conducted an on-field inspection of the construction of Section I of ...

Antara News 15 Feb 2026 4:24 pm

Indonesia's Nusantara readies 4 hospitals for 2026 move

The Indonesian government has confirmed the readiness of medical services and facilities for civil servants and the ...

Antara News 15 Feb 2026 3:03 pm

Indonesia's free meals program creates nearly 1 million jobs: BGN

The Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, launched by President Prabowo Subianto, has created jobs for nearly one ...

Antara News 15 Feb 2026 2:22 pm

Researcher warns of health risks from chemical spill in Cisadane River

An Indonesian researcher has warned that pollution in the Cisadane River, following a chemical spill could pose ...

Antara News 15 Feb 2026 1:18 pm

Indonesia boosts cooperation to tackle triple planetary crisis

The Indonesian government is strengthening synergy among domestic institutions and stakeholders while engaging ...

Antara News 15 Feb 2026 1:04 pm

Indonesia integrates aid, cooperative programs to reduce poverty

The Indonesian government has launched a collaborative initiative between the Family Hope Program (PKH) and the Red and ...

Antara News 15 Feb 2026 12:34 pm

Paw patrol: Larry the cat marks 15 years at 10 Downing Street

Larry has lived through six Prime Ministers, from David Cameron to Keir Starmer, weathered the storms of Brexit, Covid-19, the chaos of partygate, Liz Truss's 49-day whirlwind occupation, and the more orderly months under Rishi Sunak

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 11:17 am

Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump racist social media post

There's this sort of clown show that's happening in social media and on television, and what is true is that there doesn't seem to be any shame about this among people who used to feel like you had to have some sort of decorum and a sense of propriety and respect for the office, says Barack Obama

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 11:10 am

Task force: 20 KKB members behind Smart Air shooting in South Papua

Crime scene investigation has indicated that the shooting of a Smart Air aircraft at Korowai Batu Airport in South ...

Antara News 15 Feb 2026 10:24 am

Tarique Rahman to become Bangladesh PM, Hasinas fate hangs in the balance

After meticulous preparations for a free and fair election, which turned into reality with a festive electoral exercise, Bangladesh went to polls on 12 February, where the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) established a landslide victory. One of the oldest political parties in the South Asian nation, BNP won over 200 constituencies in the 300-member National [] The post Tarique Rahman to become Bangladesh PM, Hasinas fate hangs in the balance appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 15 Feb 2026 9:14 am

Dawn raids in Niger state leave at least 32 dead after gunmen attack three communities

Gunmen killed at least 32 people in coordinated attacks on three communities in north-central Nigeria, according to police who said some villagers were abducted

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 7:02 am

U.S., Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says

After the first discussions, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that failure to reach an agreement with his administration would be very traumati.

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 4:06 am

Iran says Indonesia key to regional peace efforts

Irans ambassador to Indonesia said Tehran and Jakarta, as influential middle powers, have a crucial role in ...

Antara News 15 Feb 2026 2:48 am

Iran seeks technology cooperation with Indonesia

Iran is seeking to expand cooperation with Indonesia in advanced technologies, including nanotechnology, biotechnology ...

Antara News 15 Feb 2026 2:25 am

Indonesia, Japan expand vocational education ties

The Sakuranesia Foundation has brokered new vocational education partnerships between Indonesia and Japan, seeking to ...

Antara News 15 Feb 2026 2:14 am

Strong Opposition set to test BNPs dominance as Bangladeshs new Parliament takes shape

With 77 seats, we have nearly quadrupled our parliamentary presence and become one of the strongest Opposition blocs in modern Bangladeshi politics, say JeI chief Shafiqur Rahman

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 12:14 am

Bangladesh Nationalist Party | Return of the old guard

The party founded by General Ziaur Rahman, which champions Bangladeshi nationalism, has returned to power with a huge mandate to steer the country through a tumultuous period

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 11:20 pm

Bangladeshs newly elected MPs to take oath on February 17

The BNP is set to return to power in Dhaka after two decades, following a landslide victory in the February 12 Parliamentary election, winning an absolute majority of seats

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 11:13 pm

Iran ready to assist Indonesia in strengthening food, energy security

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Indonesia, Mohammad Boroujerdi, expressed his country's readiness to ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 10:59 pm

National interest will guide BNP on Ganga Water Treaty renewal: BNP chairs foreign affairs adviser

Urges India to make a clean break from the past and realise that Awami League does not exist in Bangladesh any more; expresses concern about communal violence in India and communal rhetoric in elections

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 10:03 pm

Drone strikes kill two in Ukraine and Russia ahead of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Geneva

The attacks came a day after a Ukrainian missile strike on the Russian border city of Belgorod killed two people and wounded five, according to regional Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 6:59 pm

BGN urges regions to strengthen supply chains for free meals program

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is urging stakeholders in theregions to strengthen local supply chains to ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 6:46 pm

In Munich, Nirmala Sitharaman stresses on differentiated climate action responsibilities

The Finance Minister explained the allocations towards environmental programs in the Union Budget did not tell the entire story of how much would be spent on projects during the year; also argued that India was not waiting for funds and technology to come from elsewhere

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 6:14 pm

Indonesia builds global seaweed research hub in East Lombok

Indonesia is building an International Tropical Seaweed Research Center (ITSRC) in Ekas Bay, East Lombok, West Nusa ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 5:46 pm

Reza Pahlavi calls on Trump to help Iranian people

Trump had said on February 13, that a change of government in Iran would be the est thing that could happen, as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the West Asia to ratchet up military pressure on the Islamic republic

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 5:10 pm

Bangladesh elections: Tarique Rahman dedicates win to those who sacrified for democracy

The BNP alliance won 212 seats, compared with 77 for the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance, according to the Electoral Commission

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 4:10 pm

Prabowo awards honors for personnel, figures who support MBG

President Prabowo Subianto conferred state honors on National Police (Polri) personnel and community figures supporting ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 4:03 pm

Indonesia eyes Saudi Hajj market with Bulog rice

Indonesias state-run logistics agency Bulog has offered its Haji Nusantara Rice product to Saudi ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 3:59 pm

Two rebuilt health centers to speed up basic care fulfillment in Aceh

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin stated that the two rebuilt community health centers (puskesmas) in Aceh are aimed ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 3:46 pm

Sultan bin Ahmed visits Huawei R&D Centre and SMG in China

-His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 3:31 pm

Xinhua Silk Road: 2026 Global Youth Spring Festival Gala Vietnam sub-venue events held in Hanoi

The Vietnam sub-venue events of the 2026 Global Youth Spring Festival Gala co-organized by relevant authorities in ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 2:37 pm

Plaud Expands Focus in Southeast Asia, Bringing Real-World AI Workflow Insights to GATES Thailand 2026

Plaud.ai, the only AI note-taking platform that bridges in-person, phone calls, and online meetings into one ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 2:23 pm

SMU Launches New Master of Science in Business AI to Build Singapore's AI-Ready Business Leadership Talent

Singapore Management University (SMU) has launched a newMaster of Science in Business AI, aimed at ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 2:17 pm

East Java explores sister province cooperation with Samarkand

East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa said they are exploring a sister province cooperation between East Java and ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 1:52 pm

BGN prioritizes vulnerable groups in free nutritious meals program

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has emphasized that the primary beneficiaries of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 1:50 pm

Indonesia to review more mining export bans : Minister

Indonesia is reviewing plans to expand the list of mining commodities subject to export bans, Energy and Mineral ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 1:27 pm

Indonesia's SAR event sees 18 countries confirm participation

Eighteen countries have confirmed their participation in the Indonesia International Search and Rescue (IISAR) ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 1:15 pm

Indonesia's Forestry Ministry to restore 50 ha of ex-tin mining land

Indonesias Forestry Ministry, together with the Sigambir-Kotawaringin Production Forest Management Unit in ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 12:53 pm

Cathay Financial Ramps Up Regional Asset Management Ambitions Through Full Product Shelf, Talent and One-Stop Service Platform

As Taiwan's largest integrated asset management group, Cathay Financial Holdings (CathayFHC) continues to ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 12:45 pm

Indonesia receives two T-50i jets from South Korea

Indonesias Air Force has received two South Korean-made T-50i trainer jets, part of a six-aircraft purchase, as ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 12:07 pm

Venezuela frees 17 political prisoners before amnesty law

The amnesty law, if enacted, is expected to cover all charges brought against dissidents who opposed the rule of ousted leader Nicolas Maduro and his predecessor Hugo Chavez over the past 27 years

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 12:03 pm

Indonesia to tackle waste with micro-scale processing technologies

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has outlined a strategy to tackle accumulated waste at landfills by deploying ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 11:56 am

Indonesia to establish university specialized in public administration

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that one out of the 10 new universities planned to be established by the ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 11:15 am

Widespread arrests roil Iran weeks after security forces crushed protests

A month after Iran launched a crackdown on nationwide protests, widespread arrests are roiling the country

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 11:08 am

Prabowo defends military role in food security push

President Prabowo Subianto on Friday defended the military and polices involvement in Indonesias drive ...

Antara News 14 Feb 2026 10:56 am

Carneyvisits memorial to victims of Canada mass shooting

Canadian leaders gathered in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, to honour victims of one of the countrys worst mass shootings. Police say 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar killed two family members before attacking a former school in the small mountain community.

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 9:57 am

Quadrupled seats in Parliament, will be vigilant Opposition in Bangladesh: Ameer Shafiqur Rahman

The remarks of Jamaat-e-Islami leader came a day after the largest Islamist party of Bangladesh alleged that the election process had inconsistencies and fabrications

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 9:04 am

Masked-prowler video tops sheriff's list of clues to Nancy Guthrie abduction

The Sheriff said release of the video, which took days to retrieve and reassemble from discarded digital data likely left unarchived on Google servers, immediately generated a flood of nearly 5,000 calls from tipsters

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 7:14 am

In Dhaka, a new dawn and a gathering storm

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is set to form the government in Dhaka after a landslide victory, but jubilation is also palpable at the Jamaat-e-Islami headquarters, as the party-led alliance has secured 77 seats. As the country prepares for its first elected government since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasinas ouster in August 2024, the road ahead remains fraught with challenges

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 2:14 am

India tested, from U.S. sanctions to one-sided trade deal

Indias autonomy and global credibility could be undermined by its unilateral trade deal with the United States

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 1:09 am

Deputy Minister urges election reform to curb regional corruption

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya Sugiarto emphasized the need to evaluate political recruitment to curb the ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 10:38 pm

Milan-26: Indias Maritime Diplomacy Comes of Age

The naval trifecta in Visakhapatnam underlines Indias hard and soft power alike.

The Diplomat 13 Feb 2026 10:35 pm

Iran urges D8 members support Palestinian economy, sanction for Israel

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to IndonesiaMohammad Boroujerdiurged the D8 member states to ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 10:31 pm

Indonesia declares 2026 the year of industrial acceleration

Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita affirmed that 2026 will serve as a year of acceleration for the ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 10:17 pm

Accused Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in U.S. court over alleged plot against Sikh separatist Pannun

Gupta has been jailed in Brooklyn since his June 2024 extradition to the U.S. from the Czech Republic, where he had been arrested a year earlier. He had pleaded not guilty previously

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 10:17 pm

Indonesia cuts fertilizer red tape, costs drop 20 percent

Indonesian Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that the governments move to simplify regulations has ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 9:57 pm

President targets developing 1,000 fishing villages in 2026

President Prabowo Subianto revealed the governments target to modernize and empower at least 1,000 coastal ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 9:28 pm

Prabowo pledges stability, security to drive Indonesia's growth

President Prabowo Subianto highlighted the Indonesian government's commitment to safeguarding political stability, ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 9:24 pm

Prabowo says free meal program boosts household spending nationwide

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) has driven an increase in household ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 9:23 pm

Iran urges stronger D-8 cooperation to tackle global challenges

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Indonesia, Mohammad Boroujerdi, highlighted the need to strengthen ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 9:02 pm

A Double Whammy for Assams Miya Muslims

Political exclusion of Assams Bengal-origin Muslims has been adversely impacting their health conditions.

The Diplomat 13 Feb 2026 8:59 pm

Indonesia positions blue carbon at core of climate strategy for COP31

Indonesia is fast-tracking blue carbon as a central element of its climate transition strategy while submitting its ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 8:15 pm

U.S. spent $40 million on roughly 300 deportations to third nations, Democratic report finds

The Democrats on the Foreign Relations panel, led by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, criticised the practice of third-country deportations as costly, wasteful and poorly monitored in the report and called for serious scrutiny of a policy that now operates largely in the dark

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 8:03 pm

Indonesia expects 143.9 million travelers for 2026 Eid exodus

Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stated that 143.9 million people are projected to travel during the 2026 Eid ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 8:02 pm

Renowned Fengdu Oranges Branch into Booming Industry in West China's Chongqing

The harvest season has arrived in Longkong Town of Fengdu County, a famous hub for its delicious and juicy oranges in ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 7:57 pm

VP Gibran urges subsidies to curb inflation in traditional markets

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka stressed the importance of providing subsidies for staple commodity ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 7:47 pm

International Exchange and Cooperation Coordination Mechanism for ILSTC Established

The International Exchange and Cooperation Coordination Mechanism of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 7:42 pm

Indonesia accelerates push for world class universities

The Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology is seeking to accelerate the transformation of ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 7:34 pm

A Course Correction for Pakistans Space Ambitions

Ultimately, SUPARCOs contemporary relevance is defined by its alignment with Pakistans existential challenges: climate resilience, precision agriculture, and national security.

The Diplomat 13 Feb 2026 7:07 pm

Indonesia to reveal decision on Martabe gold mine next week: Minister

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the government will reveal the future of the Martabe gold ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 6:33 pm

How Tarique Rahman brought BNP back to power?

In the charged theatre of Bangladeshi politics, few figures evoke as much intrigue and polarization as Tarique Rahman. Born on November 20, 1965, into the most powerful nationalist dynasty in the country, he is the eldest son of former President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. For supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party(BNP), [] The post How Tarique Rahman brought BNP back to power? appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 13 Feb 2026 6:32 pm

Indonesia explores religious cooperation with 12 countries

Indonesias Religious Affairs Ministry is stepping up religious diplomacy by exploring strategic ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 6:24 pm

Indonesian police to build 10 food security warehouses in 2026

Indonesias National Police (Polri) will build 10 new food security warehouses in 2026 to boost storage ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 6:22 pm

Luhut confident on tariffs talk result, says Trump respects Prabowo

The Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN), Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, expressed optimism over the reciprocal ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 6:20 pm

Zelenskyy blasts Olympics ban for Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych over memorial helmet

An impassioned Heraskevych, who is allowed to remain at the Games despite not competing, told reporters at the Cortina Sliding Centre that he believed his disqualification was otally wrong.

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 6:15 pm

Indonesia expands free meals program to 6-59 month-old children

Indonesia has expanded its Free Nutritious Meals Program (MBG) to cover children aged 6 to 59 months starting in ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 5:55 pm

Indonesia's Danantara unveils US$13.1B investment plan for 2026

Indonesia's sovereign wealth manager Danantara plans to invest Rp202.4 trillion (US$13.1 billion) in four ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 5:47 pm

President Prabowo says free meal program to create 1.5 million jobs

President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesias Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program is expected to generate 1.5 ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 5:44 pm

Indonesia cuts wasteful spending, saves $18 billion in first year

President Prabowo Subianto said the government achieved Rp308 trillion (US$18 billion) in budget savings during its ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 5:39 pm

Mini sticky rice cakes sweeten Lunar New Year celebrations

Gen Z micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) entrepreneur Sania Winoto packages her homemade mini sticky rice ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 5:33 pm

Prabowo urges realism in development targets after one year in office

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto called on all government aides to take a realistic approach to national ...

Antara News 13 Feb 2026 5:33 pm